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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.67, 53.48 and 12.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.67, 53.48 and 12.82 is: 19.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.67 : 53.48 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.67/53.48 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.67x = 53.48 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.67x = 685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.42/35.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.22

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